Viagra Profile:

Viagra is used for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Viagra is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Viagra works by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you to achieve and maintain an erection.

Special patient directions come with Sildenafil. Read the directions carefully before using the medicine.

This medicine usually begins to work within 30 minutes after taking it for erectile dysfunction. It continues to work for up to 4 hours, although its action is usually less after 2 hours.

Viagra Dosing:

The dose of Sildenafil will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Sildenafil. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

Adults up to 65 years of age - 50 mg as a single dose no more than once a day, 1 hour before sexual intercourse. Alternatively, the medicine may be taken 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse. If needed, your doctor may increase your daily dose to 100 mg or decrease your daily dose to 25 mg.

Adults 65 years of age and older - 25 mg as a single dose no more than once a day, 1 hour before sexual intercourse. Alternatively, the medicine may be taken 30 minutes to 4 hours before sexual intercourse. If needed, your doctor may increase your daily dose.

If you are taking protease inhibitors, such as for the treatment of HIV, your doctor may recommend a 25 mg dose and may limit you to a maximum single dose of 25 mg of Viagra in a 48 hour period.

Missed dose of Viagra:

Viagra is used as needed, so you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule.

Storage - To store Viagra:

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store away from heat and direct light.

Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.

Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Viagra Side effects:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; painful or prolonged erection; ringing in the ears; seizure; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or persistent vision changes; sudden decrease or loss of vision in one or both eyes; or sudden hearing loss.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.